Veterinary Examination Eligibility Review (VEER)

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited veterinary school OR must be set to graduate from an accredited veterinary school
within 8 months following the close of the NAVLE testing window.

If a graduate of an accredited school, AAVSB must receive a final copy of your transcript, sent directly from the school
to the AAVSB.

If set to graduate from an accredited veterinary school, AAVSB must receive a letter of academic standing, sent directly
from the school to the AAVSB.

If a graduate of a non-accredited school, must have a certificate of completion from ECFVG or enrolled and eligible in
the PAVE program.

International Graduate Eligibility

Graduates of non AVMA accredited schools must have a certificate of completion from ECFVG or be enrolled and eligible in the
PAVE program.

ECFVG candidates must also submit a final transcript and diploma, sent directly from the school to the AAVSB. A certified
translation by a recognized translation service is required for documents in languages other than English.

NOTE: Current ECFVG candidates may NOT apply for NAVLE eligibility through California. Applicants who hold a certificate
of completion from ECFVG are eligible.

Step 1:

Complete and submit the AAVSB online veterinary examination eligibility review application and pay the $50 fee for the
California NAVLE.

The California NAVLE eligibility application is currently closed:
The next eligibility window will open June 1, 2018.

Official transcripts and/or letter of academic standing should be sent directly from the veterinary school to the AAVSB:

NOTE: Letter must include candidate's anticipated graduation date. Official transcripts and/or letter of academic standing
should be sent directly from the veterinary school to the AAVSB:

AAVSB
Attn: VEER
380 W. 22nd Street, Suite 101
Kansas City, MO 64108

NAVLE Accommodations

Students requesting accommodations due to a documented disability covered under the U.S. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or
the Canadian Human Rights Act must download the AAVSB CA NAVLE Accommodations Guidelines Application (PDF) and submit to the AAVSB at
the above address. All supporting documentation from a healthcare specialist (i.e. doctor or psychiatrist) must be included with
the application.

Step 2:

There is a California Waiver Page - Consent Statement per the ICVA NAVLE application requirements for candidates submitting
a paper application which can be found on the ICVA website.

NOTE: This does not apply to candidates submitting an online application.

Veterinary candidates applying to take the NAVLE will receive final exam eligibility & scheduling information from the ICVA.

Step 3:

Licensure Application

Click here to apply and submit documentation for CA State Licensure
and to apply for the CA State Board examination. For questions regarding veterinary credentialing and state board examinations, please contact the
CA Veterinary Medical Board directly:

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